The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-06
THE political OUTLOOK.


ia making hard fight 10 maintain
its power and supremacy where
ever it enjoys that distinction. In
Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and
New York there is every reason to hope
that il will more than hold its own and
come forth strong enough TO win in the
presidential contest. In Iowa it is too
much to expect success, but there ought
to be heavy and encouraging gains. In
Massachusetts and Ohio there il n bare
chance for victory, but in Pennsylvania
the Republican ring il still too strongly
intrenchcd. Backed by the power of the
Pennsylvania railroad, il is almost beyond
the reach Of the honest voters. In Ne
braska there il nothing ut stake but
supreme court judge, and in Oregon
tho people are 10 vote upon three
amendments TO the State constitution,
in one of which the prohibitionists are
specially interested. The outlook for the
Democrats is good, In New York they
are united. They know the importance
that attaches TO success this year, and that
theirs is the State upon which both par
ties agree the presidential election
turns 10 lose New York now would not
necessarily insure its loss next year, but 1t
would presently have dampening
effect upon the party, and this,
though not necessarily fatal is
to bc avoided II possible. The
stimulus Of victory is as potent il, politics
as steam in nm engine. II is u driving
power. The New York Democrats under
stand this, and ar laboring with
rare unanimity TO elect ticket
that all arc agreed is one Of
the best presented in many years, With
New York we ac sure 10 bc victorious in
| 1858 and rc-elcct Mr. Cleveland, and we
must have II. The retention Of the
federal government is still n vital
necessity 10 the peace, order and
prosperity of the south. The
Republican party * the ayowcd enemy Of
this section John sherman, It's chosen
mouihpicce, has said ~, and Il IL so,
with Republican President anda Rcpubf
lican Senate, II would again be power
for mischief Ia interfere in our local affairs
and disturb the labor upon which our pros
perity largely depends. Its insullcrable
Pccksniilian prctensions would bc re-
vitnliEcd and in spite OF its record Of theft
Of the peoples money aud lands,
and its responsibility for blood-suciing
corporations, II would find a way TO begin
again lis work Of mischief in the southern
States. The declarations Of all It's
leaders, whether in New York or
Ohio, are to this effect. They want
| 10 subduc the south and break the spirit
Of the people. They want us to spit In
the face Of history, deny ia truth and Guns,
the memory Of those whose hcroisn
IN our most sacred heritage. Without
the courage Of common honesty they, can
not sympathizo with an honest people
Narrow and contracted Of view and pur
pose, they cannot understand the breadth
that can cherish memory ant
still be loyal and true 10 thu
Union. Dcspicablc beyond restraint
they cannot comprehend the nobility an,
generosity that comedies TO once enemy
uprighlncss and honesty OF purpose
Besides, they ,larc not face the lcgi,ima,,
political issues Of the country, aud they de
src nm Ireland lcgislaiing, for which woul,
afford verge aud scope enough for thc
pscudophilanIhrophy undcrcoycr oiwhIcl
they could clscwisc work their will. 7,
save the south from such n fate ~ thi
New York is necessary, aud 1t must b,
kept in the control Of the Democrat,
party. That way lies our hope.